Posts by Lynn Slaughter
Award-Winning Author Marilyn Levinson Writes Stories for All Ages
Many of you may be familiar with Marilyn Levinson/Allison Brook’s engaging mystery and suspense novels for adults. But did you know Marilyn has also written award-winning stories for young readers? Recently, the fourth book in her middle grade Rufus series came out, and I had the chance to interview her about the series. First off,…
Read More“So, What Do You Do When You’re Not Writing?”
Other than the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” we writers are often asked what we do when we’re not writing. I’m always so impressed when an author describes her expertise in knitting or rug-hooking. I am the least crafty person I know! But there are a few things that are dear to me…
Read MoreA New Publishing Home for IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU
I’m so excited to share that my novel, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU, has found a new publishing home at White City Press. This novel holds a special place in my heart. Originally my thesis project for my MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, it was inspired by an experience shared by…
Read MoreKiller Nashville: An Inspiring Conference
It’s not easy for an introvert like myself to spend three days interacting nonstop with other folks, but Killer Nashville, which I attended this past weekend, was well worth it. While it was gratifying to have my novel, MISSING MOM, be named the first runner-up for a Silver Falchion Award, the conference is about so much…
Read MoreThe Superhero at My House
Recently, a couple of friends made the same comment to me: “I have no idea how you do all you do.” I suppose for someone long past retirement age, my life is pretty full. Mostly, I write novels. But I also work with a wonderful teenage creative writing student at the Louisville Academy of Fine…
Read MoreSometimes You Just Have to Trust the Process
For those of you who are writers, do you ever have moments where you panic and think, “I don’t know where to go next? I’m totally stuck.” Some writers talk about feeling that way in the “muddled middle.” But I can have one of my stalled episodes at any point. Recently, I had one as…
Read MoreMining My Past, Especially the Painful Parts, for My Fiction
Years ago, I remember reading an anecdote in Writer’s Digest that had me laughing and nodding my head at the same time. A writer discovered that her dentist husband was having an affair with his office assistant. Her first thought? “Wow. This is material!” I can relate. Not only do none of us get out…
Read MoreKassandra Lamb Introduces an Aging Ain’t for Wimps Mystery Series
As an older avid reader, I can’t resist mysteries featuring senior sleuths, and Kass Lamb has a brand new series featuring one. As she celebrates the release of the first book in the series, TROUBLED WATER, Kass reflects on her decision to write about a character in her seventies. Write What You Know ~…
Read MoreHer Characters (Including a Dachshund) Talk to Her! Cozy Mystery Author Syrl Kazlo Talks About Her Samantha Davies Mystery Series
I love that one of Syrl Kazlo’s main characters in her long-running Samantha Davies mystery series is a lively dachshund named Porkchop! Below is my conversation with Syrl about her cozy mystery series: When I first interviewed you, you’d just released your first book in your Samantha Davies mystery series, KIBBLES AND DEATH. Now here…
Read MorePhysician-Turned-Mystery Author Linda Rawlins Has Wonderful Stories to Tell!
I’m so delighted to welcome Linda Rawlins to my blog today. Her 40 years as a physician has given her a wealth of stories and insights that she has drawn upon to write compelling mysteries. First off, congratulations on the release this past year of MISTY MIDWAY, the seventh book in your Misty Point Mystery…
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